Welcome
Sharing the Peace of God
Prelude
THE GATHERING OF GOD'S PEOPLE
Introit "My Father's House" arr. Rosemary Jacques
Call to Worship Psalm 147
Leader: It is good to sing praises to our God. God is gracious and a song of praise is fitting.
People: Great is the Lord, and abundant in power, whose understanding is beyond measure.
Leader: Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make melody to our God with the lyre.
People: You take pleasure in those who fear you and hope in your steadfast love.
Leader: Let us worship God!
*Hymn of Praise "Arise, Your Light Is Come" 411
Call To Confession
Leader: The Great God of the universe set the stars on course in the heavens; the rain never falls without God knowing it. The fields produce their harvest according to God's design. With strength God rules the nations. Let us bow down in humble confession before our God.
Silent Confession
Prayer of Confession (unison)
O God, you heal the brokenhearted; save us from sin when we inflict pain on our neighbors. We bear grudges against those who deceive us. We seek revenge on those who hurt us. Some we judge inferior, since they don't meet our standards. Others we deem unworthy of our respect and support. Jesus had compassion upon all who were afflicted. Forgive us, O God, when our hearts are hardened against neighbors in need. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Leader: The assurance of our pardon resides in Christ, "who, though he was in the form of God?emptied himself, taking the form of a slave." Today, he intercedes on behalf of human weakness before the great throne of God. Therefore, let every knee bow, and let every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Therein lies our assurance that we are forgiven!
Gloria Patri 579
THE WORD FOR GOD'S PEOPLE
Anthem "Dry Bones" arr. Rene Boyer-Alexander
We Too Sing America - An African American Tribute
Readers:
Kevin Harper
A.J. Martin
Gail Tyler
Prayer For Illumination
Scripture Isaiah 40:21-31 Mark 1:29-39
Sermon Pastor Jacalyn Thomas
THE GRATEFUL RESPONSE OF GOD'S PEOPLE
Invitation to Prayer CWF/CMF
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
(Passing the Fellowship Register)
Visitors: Please also print phone, email & Zip Code
Prayers of The People and The Lord's Prayer
(traditional) p.16
Choral Response
"I'm So Glad" African American Traditional
I'm so glad Jesus lift-ed me, I'm so glad, Je-sus lift-ed me. I'm so glad, Je-sus lift-ed me - sing-ing glo-ry Hal-le-lu-jah. Jesus lift-ed me.
2. Satan had me bound (Jesus lifted me)
3. When I was in sin (Jesus lifted me)
Offering
Offertory
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
THE SENDING OF GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
Opportunities For Ministry and Fellowship
*Sending Hymn "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian" 372
Choral Benediction "Three-fold Amen" Danish
*Benediction
SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
301-567-1510
7801 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Fax: 301-567-2803
e-mail address: Southminster@Verizon.net
Web site: www.Southminstermd.org
Co-Pastors: Rick & Jacalyn Thomas
Home: 301-203-5553
Choir Director: Gail Tyler
Organist: Rosemarie Jones
THIS WEEK - FEBRUARY 5, 2012
TODAY
9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
10:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES
MONDAY
Church Office Closed
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
TUESDAY
9:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pastor in office
WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pastor in office
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous
THURSDAY
9:30 a.m. - Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Nurture Div. meeting
FRIDAY
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office open
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Pulpit Assistant: Kevin Harper
Coffee Fellowship: V
Ushers: Don White, Doug Stuart
WELCOME! We are blessed by your presence with us today. We give a special welcome to our visitors. Southminster is committed to growing in faith and being a blessing to our neighbors. We thank God for our diversity of race, theological views and personal background. Please join us for coffee fellowship; we also invite you to visit again. If you have questions about our ministry, speak with a worship leader. Please print your address and phone number on the visitor's register.
Southminster welcomes Organist, Rev. Rosemarie Jones. Ms. Jones teaches vocal music in the Washington, D.C. school system. In addition to her 26 years of teaching, she has been a church organist for many years. Please welcome Rosemarie during our coffee fellowship.
Those currently in need of our prayers: Danielle Ocampo, Norma Chin, Oscar Jackson, Claudelia Barnes, Dick Davis, Pat Klove.
African-American History Month - We thank Gwen Driggins for coordinating African-American History Month activities. We especially appreciate her generosity in sharing her collection of historic artifacts.
Please remember to wear your African attire on March 26th and bring a dish for our potluck which follows worship.
Harriet Tubman - Meet the Amazing Woman. Saturday, February 25th at 4 p.m. at Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd. Clinton. Call 301-868-1121 for more information.
Annual Prayer Breakfast of The National Capital Presbytery - Presbyterian Women is Saturday, Feb. 18th from 9:00 - noon at National Presbyterian Church. The cost is $12.00. Registration forms are available in the hall. For further information call 202-537-0800.
The rosebud on the Communion Table today is in honor of Christian Aden Henderson, son of Chrisonne Hollis and grandson of Chris and Yvonne Hollis. Christian was born Jan.31st at 6:16 p.m. and weighed 5 lb 1.3 oz. Congratulations to the Hollis family!
Maryland Choral Society Citrus Sale - Fund Raiser ends tomorrow. Please see A. J. Martin or call him at 301-839-9463 to place an order. A flier with prices is on the bulletin board.
The economy is still taking a toll on many families. Please, give generously to our emergency fund, which provides assistance to members of our church family in need. Be sure to write, "member emergency fund" in the check legend and/or use the envelopes included in your bulletin. Please, if you do not use your envelope, lay it on the shelves in the vestibule so we can reuse them.
